To address the issue you're experiencing with Ortho4XP-P3D slowing down when moved to a different location or partition on Windows 10, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
### 1.
Correct Folder Permissions:
- Ensure that the folder containing Ortho4XP-P3D has the correct permissions for the program to access and write files.
- Right-click on the folder, go to "Properties" > "Security" tab, and make sure your user account has the necessary permissions.
### 2.
Exclude the Folder from Antivirus Scans:
- Temporarily exclude the folder from being scanned by your antivirus software to see if it improves performance. Sometimes, real-time scanning can affect program performance.
### 3.
Check for Background Processes:
- Look for any background processes or tasks that might be running and consuming system resources. Use Task Manager to monitor resource usage and end any unnecessary tasks.
### 4.
Compatibility Mode:
- Right-click on the program's executable file, go to "Properties" > "Compatibility" tab, and try running it in compatibility mode for older versions of Windows.
### 5.
Run as Administrator:
- Right-click on the program's executable file and select "Run as administrator" to ensure it has the necessary permissions to function correctly.
### 6.
Check for Disk Errors:
- Use the built-in Windows Disk Check utility to scan and repair any errors on the drive where Ortho4XP-P3D is located.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run
chkdsk /f /r on the drive.
### 7.
Update Graphics Drivers:
- Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date. Use the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) to ensure optimal performance.
### 8.
System File Checker (SFC):
- Run the System File Checker tool to scan and repair corrupt system files.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run
sfc /scannow.
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the slowdown issue you are experiencing with Ortho4XP-P3D on Windows 10.
